Donation Information

The ACLU of Ohio is funded solely through the generosity of our members and supporters.  

These gifts and membership dues allow the ACLU to combat threats to our fundamental freedoms and raise public awareness of basic human rights.

FAQ and Special Giving

Membership with the ACLU of Ohio

Membership Options

The ACLU of Ohio is our 501(c)4 organization.

Gifts of $5 or more to the ACLU of Ohio are membership dues to the ACLU, and make you a member of both the ACLU of Ohio, and the ACLU Nationally.

Gifts and Membership Dues to the ACLU of Ohio are NOT tax-deductible.

This allows membership funding to support:

  • Advocacy on our issues, including government agencies.
  • Organizing in local communities and on campuses
  • Lobbying in the statehouse
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Give to the ACLU of Ohio Foundation

Make a Gift

The ACLU of Ohio Foundation is our 501(c)3 organization.

As a typical charity, Gifts to the ACLU of Ohio Foundation are tax-deductible.

This allows The ACLU of Ohio Foundation to be able to receive gifts from tax-advantaged accounts such as Donor Advised Funds or Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA).

These gifts support:

  • Education Campaigns on our issues
  • Voter Education and get out the vote work
  • Litigation- for our legal cases
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Do you have other questions?

To speak to someone about giving to the ACLU of Ohio please contact us at (614) 586-1959, or at [email protected]

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